LibGuides: Library Resources for J401: Administrative Policy: Industry Information

Top Rated Industry Information Databases

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Provides access to independent and up-to-date industry research and analysis, covering over 700 industries of the US economy. IBISWorld reports include in-depth analysis of the underlying structures and external economic factors that drive each industry, as well as the interrelationships between those industries.
Note: A video tour of IBISWorld is available here: https://proxyse.uits.iu.edu/login?url=https://clients1.ibisworld.com/about/us/navigation/. Additional video tutorials are available from IBISWorld Videos.

Almanac of Business & Industry Financial Ratios (Troy's Almanac)
Features data from almost 200 industries in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, organized by NAICS codes.
Available in the Reference section of the IUS Library.
Call Number: HF5681 .R25 T68

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to scholarly and popular business journals. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. Additional content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.

Dun & Bradstreet's Industry Norms & Key Business Ratios
Includes statistics on over 800 lines of business, organized by SIC code.
Available in the Reference section of the IUS Library.
Call Number: HF5681 .R25 I525

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Offers financial research on companies & industries, including historical and current financial statements for 15,000 U.S. public companies, as well as financial data on 20,000 non-U.S. companies. Information included for companies: EDGAR reports, business descriptions, property, subsidiaries, executives, long-term debt, capital stock, and more.
Factiva This link opens in a new window
Factiva provides access to global news and business information, including local newspapers, same-day newswires, company reports, and media programs.
A guide to using Factiva is available: http://proquest.libguides.com/factiva.

RMA Annual Statement Studies
The Annual Statement Studies are a source of composite performance metrics derived directly from the financial statements of financial institutions' borrowers and prospects. These financial statements come directly to RMA from its member institutions, which get their data straight from their customers.
Available in the Reference section in the IUS Library.
Call Number: HF5681.B2 R6

Value Line Research Center This link opens in a new window
Provides access to a number of Value Line's publications covering industry and stock performance and analysis, mutual funds, options and convertible securities, as well as special situation stocks.
Click here for a downloadable guide to using Value Line.